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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,216.32, 1,677.81 and 920.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,216.32, 1,677.81 and 920.67 is: 1,269.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,216.32 : 1,677.81 = 920.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,216.32/1,677.81 = 920.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,216.32x = 1,677.81 × 920.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,216.32x = 1,544,709.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,544,709.33/1,216.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,269.99

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